Mercy Yalzhini

Highly driven professional with over seven years of progressive experience in medical coding, specifically in pathology, clinical documentation review, and quality assurance. AAPC CPC-certified professional with a solid academic foundation in Microbiology. Proven expertise in translating complex pathology reports into accurate ICD-10 and CPT codes, conducting meticulous audits to verify coding precision, and minimizing claim rejections while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

Medical coder - Omega Healthcare

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

• Conducted detailed audits and assigned accurate medical codes to ensure precise billing and regulatory adherence.
• Collaborated with teams to identify areas for documentation improvement and reduce claim rejection rates.

Senior Medical coder - Vee Healthtek

(2021-01 - 2025-12)

• Conducted detailed reviews of pathology reports to verify correct coding, minimizing claim rejections and maximizing reimbursement accuracy.

Senior medical coder - Omega Healthcare

(2025-03 - 2025-12)

• Reduced claim denials by 20% through rigorous review of patient charts and accurate code application
• Conducted regular coding audits with an accuracy rate of 98%, ensuring compliance with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines

Senior medical coder - Sutherland

(2026-01)

• Collaborated with physicians and clinical staff to clarify [15+] weekly documentation discrepancies, leading to more accurate charge capture and optimized reimbursement

SSLC - St Paul's girls higher secondary school (2014-01 - 2014-12)

HSC - St Paul's girls higher secondary school (2016-01 - 2016-12)

BSc - Micro biology - Mass college of arts and science (2016-01 - 2019-12)